9781408703168

Pages: 416Publication Date: 02 October 2012Format: PaperbackAvailability: In Print
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Awards

Short-listed for Edgar Allan Poe Awards: Best Novel Category 2013

Short-listed for Edgar Awards 2013 (UK)

Shortlisted for Edgar Allan Poe Awards: Best Novel Category 2013.

Overview

Joe Coughlin is nineteen when he meets Emma Gould. A smalltime thief in 1920s Boston, his task is to tie her up while his accomplices loot the bank she works in. But Joe falls in love with Emma - and his life changes forever. That meeting is the beginning of Joe's journey to becoming one of the most feared and respected gangsters. It is a journey beset by violence, double-crossing, drama and pain. And it is a journey into the soul of prohibition-era America... A powerful, deeply moving novel, LIVE BY NIGHT is a tour-de-force by Dennis Lehane, writer on The Wire and author of modern classics such as SHUTTER ISLAND, GONE, BABY GONE and THE GIVEN DAY.

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9781408703168

ISBN 10: 1408703165Pages: 416Publication Date: 02 October 2012Audience:
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Reviews

A gripping rollercoaster of a ride through the darker days of American social history ... pure class Herald Sun His best novel yet, this sprawling gangster yarn so well corralled by Lehane's superb, direct style of writing and attention to detail Daily Telegraph Australia Once again Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic River and Shutter Island, creates great characters, great atmosphere and a plot that keeps rolling along, page after page Courier Mail A gripping ride Townsville Bulletin I've been waiting for this book ever since I first saw it on the publisher's release list about six months ago ... A crime drama, a love story and a historical tale all rolled into one expertly written novel. Very highly recommended Illawarra Mercury Lehane's vivid, detailed prose ripples with tension The Australian Way This is dark, gritty and amoral stuff Sunday Age A compelling read, but certainly not one for the faint of heart Sunday Herald Sydney Lehane gives fascinating treatment to the life of an outlaw ... His writing is powerful and moving, inviting you in Manly Daily Live by Night is up there with [Lehane's] best work Newtown Review of Books Lehane's vivid, detailed prose ripples with tension Qantas A top-notch adventure that keeps the pages turning at a rapid rate Adelaide Advertiser

Masterful. . . . Lehane has created a mature, quintessentially American story that will appeal to readers of literary and crime fiction alike. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A gripping rollercoaster of a ride through the darker days of American social history ... pure class Herald Sun His best novel yet, this sprawling gangster yarn so well corralled by Lehane's superb, direct style of writing and attention to detail Daily Telegraph Australia Once again Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic River and Shutter Island, creates great characters, great atmosphere and a plot that keeps rolling along, page after page Courier Mail A gripping ride Townsville Bulletin I've been waiting for this book ever since I first saw it on the publisher's release list about six months ago ... A crime drama, a love story and a historical tale all rolled into one expertly written novel. Very highly recommended Illawarra Mercury Lehane's vivid, detailed prose ripples with tension The Australian Way This is dark, gritty and amoral stuff Sunday Age A compelling read, but certainly not one for the faint of heart Sunday Herald Sydney Lehane gives fascinating treatment to the life of an outlaw ... His writing is powerful and moving, inviting you in Manly Daily Live by Night is up there with [Lehane's] best work Newtown Review of Books Lehane's vivid, detailed prose ripples with tension Qantas A top-notch adventure that keeps the pages turning at a rapid rate Adelaide Advertiser An utterly compelling novel Australian Womens Weekly A major new stand-alone ... A powerful, deeply moving novel Country News Lehane weaves a rich tapestry Canberra Times This is his strongest piece of writing yet, stripped back and direct Saturday Age Dennis has a knack for creating unforgettable characters that are ordinary men and women going through some extremely tragic situations but with a spirit that drags you completely into their world ... A powerful novel that stays with you. A must read! Dark Matter Fanzine Powerful prose, evocative settings and compelling characters add up to a first-rate read South Coast Register He is master of page-turner plots and a sharp and elegant written expression that's adored by critics Courier Mail Sharp in detail, Lehane has written a powerful story about prohibition-era America Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin

A gripping rollercoaster of a ride through the darker days of American social history ... pure class Herald Sun His best novel yet, this sprawling gangster yarn so well corralled by Lehane's superb, direct style of writing and attention to detail Daily Telegraph Australia Once again Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic River and Shutter Island, creates great characters, great atmosphere and a plot that keeps rolling along, page after page Courier Mail A gripping ride Townsville Bulletin I've been waiting for this book ever since I first saw it on the publisher's release list about six months ago ... A crime drama, a love story and a historical tale all rolled into one expertly written novel. Very highly recommended Illawarra Mercury Lehane's vivid, detailed prose ripples with tension The Australian Way This is dark, gritty and amoral stuff Sunday Age A compelling read, but certainly not one for the faint of heart Sunday Herald Sydney Lehane gives fascinating treatment to the life of an outlaw ... His writing is powerful and moving, inviting you in Manly Daily Live by Night is up there with [Lehane's] best work Newtown Review of Books Lehane's vivid, detailed prose ripples with tension Qantas A top-notch adventure that keeps the pages turning at a rapid rate Adelaide Advertiser An utterly compelling novel Australian Womens Weekly A major new stand-alone ... A powerful, deeply moving novel Country News

Sharp in detail, Lehane has written a powerful story about prohibition-era America * Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin * He is master of page-turner plots and a sharp and elegant written expression that's adored by critics * Courier Mail * Powerful prose, evocative settings and compelling characters add up to a first-rate read * South Coast Register * Dennis has a knack for creating unforgettable characters that are ordinary men and women going through some extremely tragic situations but with a spirit that drags you completely into their world . . . A powerful novel that stays with you. A must read! * Dark Matter Fanzine * This is his strongest piece of writing yet, stripped back and direct * Saturday Age * Lehane weaves a rich tapestry * Canberra Times * A major new stand-alone . . . A powerful, deeply moving novel * Country News * An utterly compelling novel * Australian Womens Weekly * A top-notch adventure that keeps the pages turning at a rapid rate * Adelaide Advertiser * Lehane's vivid, detailed prose ripples with tension * Qantas * Live by Night is up there with [Lehane's] best work * Newtown Review of Books * Lehane gives fascinating treatment to the life of an outlaw . . . His writing is powerful and moving, inviting you in * Manly Daily * A compelling read, but certainly not one for the faint of heart * Sunday Herald Sydney * This is dark, gritty and amoral stuff * Sunday Age * Lehane's vivid, detailed prose ripples with tension * The Australian Way * I've been waiting for this book ever since I first saw it on the publisher's release list about six months ago . . . A crime drama, a love story and a historical tale all rolled into one expertly written novel. Very highly recommended * Illawarra Mercury * A gripping ride * Townsville Bulletin * Once again Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic River and Shutter Island, creates great characters, great atmosphere and a plot that keeps rolling along, page after page * Courier Mail * His best novel yet, this sprawling gangster yarn so well corralled by Lehane's superb, direct style of writing and attention to detail * Daily Telegraph Australia * A gripping rollercoaster of a ride through the darker days of American social history . . . pure class * Herald Sun *

Author Information

Dennis Lehane was born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He has won and been shorlisted for several awards for his writing and three of his books have been made into films. He lives in the Boston area.